Background
In Vietnam, dengue fever (DF) is still a leading cause of hospitalization. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the seasonality and association with climate factors (temperature and precipitation) on the incidences of DF in four provinces where the highest incidence rates w...
Hu Suk Lee
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Hung Nguyen-Viet
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Vu Sinh Nam
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Lee, M.
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Won, S.
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Phuc Pham Duc
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Grace, Delia
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[Seasonal patterns of dengue fever and associated climate factors in 4 provinces in Vietnam from 1994 to 2013]
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Seasonal patterns of dengue fever and associated climate factors in 4 provinces in Vietnam from 1994 to 2013
In Vietnam, Japanese encephalitis virus accounts for 12–71% of viral encephalitis (VE) cases followed by enteroviruses and dengue virus among identified pathogens. This study is the first attempt to evaluate the seasonality of VE and associated environmental risk factors in two provinces from 200...
Hu Suk Lee
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Hung Nguyen-Viet
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Lee, M.
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Phuc Pham Duc
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Grace, Delia
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[Seasonality of viral encephalitis and associated environmental risk factors in Son La and Thai Binh provinces in Vietnam from 2004 to 2013]
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Seasonality of viral encephalitis and associated environmental risk factors in Son La and Thai Binh provinces in Vietnam from 2004 to 2013
Background
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic bacterial disease with a worldwide distribution. In Vietnam, leptospirosis is considered endemic. In pigs, leptospirosis can result in reproductive problems (such as abortion and infertility) which lead to economic loss. In addition, transmission to people p...
Hu Suk Lee
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Nguyen Viet Khong
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Huyen Nguyen Xuan
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Vuong Bui Nghia
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Hung Nguyen-Viet
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Grace, Delia
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[Sero-prevalence of specific Leptospira serovars in fattening pigs from 5 provinces in Vietnam]
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Sero-prevalence of specific Leptospira serovars in fattening pigs from 5 provinces in Vietnam
Swine erysipelas is an economically significant disease affecting all stages of pork production. The biggest losses may occur in growers-finishers because of sudden death or acute septicemia. Survivors often suffer from chronic lameness, arthritis and endocarditis leading to poor body growth. The...
Musewa, A.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Grace, Delia
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Dione, Michel M.
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Erume, J.
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[Detection of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in naturally infected pigs in Kamuli District, Uganda]
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Detection of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in naturally infected pigs in Kamuli District, Uganda
The aim of this study was to characterize serotypes, phenotypic antimicrobial resistance patterns, and plasmid profiles of 55 Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica isolates in different matrices from 77 pork outlets in Kampala, Uganda. Seven different serovars were identified, namely Enteritidis (6...
Ndoboli, D.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Heilmann, M.
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Alter, T.
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Clausen, P.H.
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Wampande, E.
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Grace, Delia
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Huehn, S.
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[Serotypes and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica in pork and related fresh-vegetable servings among pork outlets in Kampala, Uganda]
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Serotypes and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica in pork and related fresh-vegetable servings among pork outlets in Kampala, Uganda
Background
Brucella spp. is a zoonotic bacterial agent of high public health and socio-economic importance. It infects many species of animals including wildlife, and people may get exposed through direct contact with an infected animal or consumption of raw or undercooked animal products. A link...
Kairu-Wanyoike, S.
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Nyamwaya, D.
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Wainaina, M.
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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Ontiri, E.
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Bukachi, S.
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Njeru, I.
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Karanja, J.
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Sang, R.
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Grace, Delia
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Bett, Bernard K.
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[Positive association between Brucella spp. seroprevalences in livestock and humans from a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya]
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Positive association between Brucella spp. seroprevalences in livestock and humans from a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya
There is increasing interest in the links between food safety and nutrition. Animal-source foods contribute to fulfilling important micronutrient requirements by supplying vitamin B12, high quality protein, iron, zinc, vitamin A of high bioavailability, riboflavin and calcium. However, high meat ...
Häsler, Barbara
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Domínguez Salas, Paula
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Fornace, K.
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Garza, M.
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Grace, Delia
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Rushton, Jonathan
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[Where food safety meets nutrition outcomes in livestock and fish value chains: a conceptual approach]
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Where food safety meets nutrition outcomes in livestock and fish value chains: a conceptual approach
East Africa is undergoing rapid expansion of pig rearing, driven by increasing pork consumption. Introduction and expansion of pig production systems in this biodiverse landscape may create new risks, including zoonotic pathogen transmission. Historically, biosecurity measures have primarily been...
Uganda has experienced 4 Ebola outbreaks since the discovery of the virus. Recent epidemiological work has shown pigs are hosts for Ebola viruses. Due to their high reproduction rates, rapid weight gain, potential to provide quick financial returns and rising demand for pork, pig production in Ug...
Atherstone, Christine
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Smith, E.
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Ochungo, P.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Grace, Delia
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[Assessing the potential role of pigs in the epidemiology of Ebola virus in Uganda]
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Assessing the potential role of pigs in the epidemiology of Ebola virus in Uganda